Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Circuit Protection Type | Mounting Feature | Rated AC Voltage | Rated DC Voltage | Rated Current | Terminal Shape | Nominal Joule Integral | Minimum Operating Temperature | Terminal Finish | Rated Breaking Capacity | Manufacturer Series | Trip Time/Delay | Additional Features | Pre Arcing Rating (A2/s) | Packing Method | Body Length/Diameter | Body Width | Fuse Class | JESD-609 Code | Rated Voltage | Resistance | Minimum Pre Arcing Time | Fuse Size | Built-in Features | Dimensions | Body Height | Reference Standard | Maximum Operating Temperature | Blow Characteristic |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.6 A |
End Cap |
21.7 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
21.7 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IMQ; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.6 A |
End Cap |
21.7 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
21.7 |
Bag |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IMQ; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
4 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
0.56 in (14.22 mm) |
RK5 |
250 V |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
150 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
Pre Arcing Time: OPEN within 2 MIN at 200% RATED CURRENT |
0.15 |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
2.53 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
2 m |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AB |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA, UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
32 V |
12 A |
End Cap |
750 A |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3.15 A |
End Cap |
56 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
96.4 |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; IEC; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
315 mA |
End Cap |
410 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
0.621 |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; IEC; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
6.3 A |
End Cap |
270 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
237.6 |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; IEC; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
63 mA |
End Cap |
12 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
0.021 |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CE; IEC; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
520 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CQC, CUL, METI, UL, VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 mA |
End Cap |
121 μJ |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
5 s |
0.0001 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
3AG |
1.25 x 0.25 in (31.75 x 6.35 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
14 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
35 A |
4 h |
14 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
1.285 kJ |
-60 °C (-76 °F) |
Nickel |
200 A |
5 s |
760 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
3AG |
1.25 x 0.25 in (31.75 x 6.35 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 mA |
End Cap |
1.48 mJ |
Tin |
100 A |
326 |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
e3 |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
Slow |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
10 A |
End Cap |
137 J |
-65 °C (-85 °F) |
Nickel |
400 A |
4 h |
137 |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AB |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Slow |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Surface Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
1 A |
Wraparound |
2.8 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Gold |
200 A |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 100 A |
Bag |
0.445 in (11.3 mm) |
0.165 in (4.2 mm) |
e4 |
10 ms |
0.165 x 0.437 in (4.2 x 11.1 mm) |
0.421 x 0.142 x 0.157 in (10.7 x 3.6 x 4 mm) |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
100 mA |
Pin Wire |
3.8 mJ |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
Ammo Pack; Tape |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; VDE; UL |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
8.9 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
Pre Arcing Time: OPEN within 2 MIN at 200% RATED CURRENT |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CSA; KC; MITI; UL |
Time Delay |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
269 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
Box |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
32 V |
0.248 x 1.26 in (6.3 x 32 mm) |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
8.9 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
GMC |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CSA; MITI; UL |
Medium Time Delay |
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Cooper Industries |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2.5 A |
End Cap |
36 J |
35 A |
S504 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
20 ms |
0.205 x 0.394 in (5.2 x 10 mm) |
0.394 in (10 mm) |
BSI; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; UR; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
315 mA |
End Cap |
621 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
0.621 |
Bag |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IMQ; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3.15 A |
End Cap |
96.4 J |
Nickel |
35 A |
96.4 |
Bag |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
BSI; CCC; CSA; IMQ; PSE; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
RK5 |
250 V |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
12 A |
End Cap |
200 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 20000 A |
Box |
0.563 in (14.3 mm) |
0.563 x 2 in (14.3 x 50.8 mm) |
2 in (50.8 mm) |
CE; CSA; UL |
Time Delay |
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Emerson Electric |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
10 A |
Wire |
Tape And Reel, 14 inch |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
250 V |
0.579 in (14.7 mm) |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
40 mA |
End Cap |
110 μJ |
Silver |
35 A |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
3600 s |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
Fast |
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Conquer Electronics |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
800 mA |
End Cap |
2.24 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
35 A |
Box |
0.181 in (4.6 mm) |
3 s |
0.181 x 0.571 in (4.6 x 14.5 mm) |
0.571 in (14.5 mm) |
CSA; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
300 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
500 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 1500 A |
0.5 |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
5 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CUL; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
2 A |
End Cap |
11.68 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
11.68 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
125 V |
500 mA |
Pin Wire |
365 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
35 A |
1 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
0.365 |
Bulk |
0.189 in (4.8 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
2AG |
0.185 x 0.57 in (4.7 x 14.48 mm) |
0.587 in (14.9 mm) |
CE, CSA, UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
3.2 A |
End Cap |
209 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
4 h |
209 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Supplemental |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
25 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
400 A |
5 s |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 125 VDC: 10000 A |
25 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AB |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Delay |
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Siba |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
5 A |
End Cap |
130 J |
Nickel |
50 A |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
20 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
SEMKO, UL, VDE |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2.5 A |
Pin Wire |
35 J |
-40 °C (-40 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
20 ms |
35 |
Bulk |
0.335 in (8.5 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
TR5 |
0.335 x 0.315 in (8.5 x 8 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
CCC; CE; CUL; KC; PSE; UL; VDE |
85 °C (185 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
125 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
1.163 J |
Nickel |
100 A |
2 m |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 120 s at 200% Rated Current |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AB |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
480 mJ |
Nickel |
35 A |
Pre Arcing Time: OPEN within 2 MIN at 200% RATED CURRENT |
0.48 |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CSA; PSE; UL |
Fast |
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Eaton Corporation |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
150 mJ |
Silver |
35 A |
Pre Arcing Time: OPEN within 2 MIN at 200% RATED CURRENT |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e4 |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CSA; UL |
Fast |
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Panasonic |
Thermal Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
2 A |
Wire |
Bulk |
0.197 in (5 mm) |
0.087 in (2.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.157 in (4 mm) |
BEAB; CCC; CSA; PSE; UL; VDE |
100 °C (212 °F) |
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Schurter Ag |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
300 V |
3.15 A |
End Cap |
22 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
Rated Breaking Capacity at 300 VDC: 1500 A |
33.7 |
Box |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
10 ms |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CUL; KTL; METI; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
1.52 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
250 V |
1 A |
End Cap |
1.52 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
1.5 kA |
10 ms |
Pre Arcing Time: Open within 10 ms at 1000% Rated Current |
1.52 |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
250 V |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; IEC; KC; PSE; SEMKO; SEV; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
32 mA |
End Cap |
150 μJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
35 A |
3 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e3 |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
CCC; CE; CSA; SEMKO; UL; VDE |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Very Fast |
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Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
500 mA |
End Cap |
300 mJ |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Gold |
1.5 kA |
50 ms |
Bulk |
0.205 in (5.2 mm) |
e4 |
0.197 x 0.787 in (5 x 20 mm) |
0.205 x 0.787 in (5.2 x 20 mm) |
0.787 in (20 mm) |
125 °C (257 °F) |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Inline/Holder |
250 V |
1.5 A |
End Cap |
2.35 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Nickel |
100 A |
5 s |
2.35 |
Bulk |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
250 V |
3AG |
0.25 x 1.25 in (6.35 x 31.75 mm) |
1.25 in (31.75 mm) |
CE; CSA; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Fast |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
3.2 A |
Pin Wire |
209 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Matte Tin |
100 A |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
0.275 x 1.275 in (6.99 x 32.39 mm) |
1.275 in (32.39 mm) |
CE; CSA; KTL; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
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|
Littelfuse |
Electric Fuse |
Through Hole Mount |
250 V |
250 V |
3.2 A |
Pin Wire |
214 J |
-55 °C (-67 °F) |
Tin |
100 A |
4 h |
214 |
Bulk |
0.275 in (6.99 mm) |
e3 |
250 V |
3AB |
0.275 x 1.288 in (6.99 x 32.72 mm) |
1.288 in (32.72 mm) |
CE; CSA; KC; PSE; UL |
125 °C (257 °F) |
Time Lag |
A fuse is an electrical safety device that is designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent. Fuses are commonly used in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, and they are an important safety device that helps prevent electrical fires, equipment damage, and personal injury.
A fuse typically consists of a metal wire or filament that is enclosed in a fuse body, which is designed to protect the wire from damage. The fuse is connected in series with the electrical circuit, and when the current flowing through the circuit exceeds a preset level, the wire in the fuse will melt or blow, which opens the circuit and prevents further damage to the electrical system.
Fuses are available in a variety of types and sizes, and they can be classified based on their current rating, voltage rating, and speed of operation. Some common types of fuses include cartridge fuses, blade fuses, and plug fuses.
In addition to protecting electrical systems from overcurrent, fuses can also be used to protect electrical equipment and machinery from damage caused by short circuits or other types of electrical faults. They are a cost-effective and reliable method of electrical protection, and they are widely used in a variety of electrical applications.